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Thu 24 July - Sun 27 July 2025
Dracula’s: Sanctuary
Auditorium, Isaac Theatre Royal
Sun 30 November 2025
A Celtic Christmas
by A Taste of Ireland
Auditorium, Isaac Theatre Royal

“Jingle Jigs, Reels a Treat.”
– Ken Longworth , The Newcastle Herald
Presented by: Pace Live
Direct from its Off-Broadway season, A Taste of Ireland – The Irish Music & Dance Sensation, presents its holiday spectacular, A Celtic Christmas. Prepare to be enchanted with some of the world’s finest Irish dancers and musicians bringing the spirit of Christmas to life, in a show that will make you laugh, cry, and sing into the night.
After captivating audiences across the USA and around the world, A Celtic Christmas by A Taste of Ireland returns to New Zealand this festive season following a highly successful 2022 tour. Experience the magic as world-class performers blend melodic folk mash-ups, a capella tap battles, and heartwarming storytelling into one truly unforgettable performance. Featuring former World Irish dance champions and stars from Lord of the Dance and Riverdance, A Celtic Christmas delivers a holiday spectacular packed with Irish wit, traditional tunes, and heartfelt ballads alongside all your favorite carols. The show’s exciting mix of electrifying rhythms and extraordinary talent promises an evening brimming with Irish charm and enthralling entertainment, all in one powerhouse event. Immerse yourself in a traditional Celtic landscape and let the magic of an Irish Christmas transport you to a world filled with excitement and wonder, where vibrant music and dance embody the heartbeat of the festive season.
Don’t miss your chance to see this magical show as it tours New Zealand for a strictly limited season. Get your tickets now before they sell out.
*Musical instruments are subject to change from performance to performance.
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Times are approx. and subject to change at any time.
Box Office Opening Time: 1 hour prior to event start
Door Opening Time: 30 Minutes prior to event start
Main Act Time: 7:30pm
Interval Time: 8:30pm - 8:50pm
Approximate Finish Time: 8:50/9:00pm-10:00pm -
Clarence Street Theatre, Hamilton
Mon 17 Nov 2025Regent Theatre on Broadway, Palmerston North
Thu 20 Nov 2025Whanganui Opera House, Whanganui
Sat 22 Nov 2025Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier
Mon 24 Nov 2025Isaac Theatre Royal, Christchurch
Sun 30 Nov 2025Lake Wanaka Centre, Wanaka
Tue 2 Dec 2025St. James Theatre, Gore
Thu 4 Dec 2025Invercargill Civic Theatre, Invercargill
Fri 5 Dec 2025
Upcoming performances
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Donate
By donating to the Isaac Theatre Royal, you are helping us with the costs involved in the maintenance and development of the Theatre. Your assistance will ensure she maintains her unique place in our arts heritage as one of the most prestigious and illustrious venues in Australasia for many years to come.
Donate
By donating to the Isaac Theatre Royal, you are helping us with the costs involved in the maintenance and development of the Theatre. Your assistance will ensure she maintains her unique place in our arts heritage as one of the most prestigious and illustrious venues in Australasia for many years to come.

